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Forum: Touring
04-12-10, 08:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,358
Posted By hoosae

The quality and width of roads is not an issue at...

The quality and width of roads is not an issue at all from what I can remember and traffic was sparse even though it was height of the summer season when we passed through.

As for the steep...
Forum: Touring
04-11-10, 09:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,358
Posted By hoosae

It is clearly signposted that cyclists and...

It is clearly signposted that cyclists and pedestrians aren't allowed in the tunnels although there is no way of enforcing this rule.

There are also signs at the beginning of each set of tunnels...
Forum: Touring
04-11-10, 07:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,358
Posted By hoosae

I rode through the Cinque Terre heading north...

I rode through the Cinque Terre heading north from La Spezia to Genova last summer. The scenery along this route is simply stunning and I would highly recommend it!

The roads curve round the...
Forum: Touring
01-18-10, 10:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 682
Posted By hoosae

Anyone been touring in Morocco?

I am planning on going on a four week tour in February/March and have stumbled across some cheap return flights to Marrakech. I would like to hear from anyone who has touring experience in Morocco.
...
Forum: Touring
01-18-10, 09:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 685
Posted By hoosae

The surface varies all over the route. From what...

The surface varies all over the route. From what i can remember the majority is on hard-packed surfaces but there are sections where you venture onto minor roads and also a number of loose...
Forum: Touring
01-18-10, 04:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 685
Posted By hoosae

The West Highland Way runs from Milngavie in the...

The West Highland Way runs from Milngavie in the north of Glasgow to Fort William. It is a great offroad route running for around 95miles. It may be seen as more of a MTB route but you pass through...
Forum: Touring
11-26-09, 11:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 746
Posted By hoosae

You will certainly enjoy cycling through Umbria...

You will certainly enjoy cycling through Umbria as the countryside and towns are beautiful.

However my main memory of touring in Umbria this past summer is of it being a very hilly region with a...
Forum: Touring
10-19-09, 04:27 AM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,621,980
Posted By hoosae

Yeh I was pretty impressed with the Altura...

Yeh I was pretty impressed with the Altura Dryliner panniers. Very spacious and had more seperate compartments than I knew what to do with! Entirely waterproof to begin with but after 3 months this...
Forum: Touring
10-15-09, 06:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,468
Posted By hoosae

a praying mantis on the tent in Hungary....

a praying mantis on the tent in Hungary. thankfully no snakes!!
Forum: Touring
10-14-09, 06:04 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,621,980
Posted By hoosae

My Revolution Country Traveller looking all...

My Revolution Country Traveller looking all continental in southern France complete with bungied down baguette and another at the beach in Cannes
Forum: Touring
10-14-09, 09:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,621
Posted By hoosae

Touring with hydraulic rim brakes?

I am looking at purchasing a German touring bike which comes with Magura HS 11 hydraulic rim brakes as standard. I have no experience with such a braking system having only previously owned bikes...
Forum: Touring
10-05-09, 08:52 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,618
Posted By hoosae

My recent experience of Italian drivers is vastly...

My recent experience of Italian drivers is vastly different to your account. As part of a round-Europe trip I spent almost 4 weeks in Italy: entering at Trieste and following the coast south to...
Forum: Touring
02-13-09, 03:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 884
Posted By hoosae

thanks for the advice everyone. I'm just in...

thanks for the advice everyone.

I'm just in the process of planning out my first tour and am trying to cover all possibilities
Forum: Touring
02-12-09, 08:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 884
Posted By hoosae

vitamin supplements on long tours?

Hi, I was just wondering what (if any) supplements people tend to take with them when they go on longer tours? Do people think it is a good idea to use these tablets or do you find that you are able...
Forum: Touring
02-05-09, 10:02 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 390
Posted By hoosae

Viking Windsor?

Hi guys,

I am new to this forum but have been lurking around for a while.

Just wondering if anyone has any experience or thoughts on the Viking Windsor 2008 that they could share? A friend and...
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